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KS56 EJU

2006 Seat Leon

Grey Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,996 mi
Last recorded108,996 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2006 Seat Leon85,374 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS56 EJU
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2026 108,996 miles

Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked in chalk (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

general underside corrosion

Pass 3 Jan 2025 107,548 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 104,835 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 104,270 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 104,267 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 103,022 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,182 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 96,346 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 96,346 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,796 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2017 75,406 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 69,599 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 62,737 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,641 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 51,922 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 46,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 42,125 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 32,362 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 26,268 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES OBSCURED N/S FRONT WHEEL

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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KS56 EJU is a 2006 Seat Leon in Grey with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2006 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 85,374 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS56 EJU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 20 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS56 EJU?

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What year was KS56 EJU registered?

KS56 EJU is a 2006 Seat Leon, first registered on 5 December 2006.

Is KS56 EJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS56 EJU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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